A CLASSIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Workin' REACTION

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Hoochie Coochie Man" and "I Just Want to Make Love to You"!!! He's a defining artist in Blues and big influence for early rock and roll artists!! Singer/guitarist. edit- That is James Cotton on harmonica!

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

I think they already did Hoochie Coochie Man.

[@surlechapeau]

@@MikePhillips-pl6ov nope

[@rwschumm]

Muddy Waters! WOW... Absolute Legend! Killer Harmonica Too! Thx You Guys! :)

[@michaelstewart270]

James "Super Harp" Cotton on the harp. Doesn't get any better. Muddy is the GOAT.

[@simontemplar3359]

THIS!!!!! This is where it's at. Without Muddy Waters, there is no Keith Richards. This man is was a legend and a treasure. He did a tune called "Can't Lose What you Never Had," and it is tremendous. I love seeing you exploring the roots of the music we all love. This was a banger!

[@Slo-ryde]

MW and other important blues masters were of more bigger influence to the early Brit rockers than American rockers…… not just the stones, but also the beatles; and many iconic Brit 60’s groups were influenced. The sad thing is that MW and other masters got little recognition for their contributions to the impact they had on RR!….Smh!

[@neillenet291]

​@anthc5477 How many of these great old Black blues masters Got pilford by bands like led zeppelin?

[@Slo-ryde]

@@neillenet291 yep, and LZ was one of the biggest culprits.

[@joeholgate7900]

Without Muddy Waters there’d be no Chuck Berry thus no rock and roll.

[@neillenet291]

@joeholgate7900 very true.

[@willowthegood9035]

How much richer was your New Orleans' trip having been exposed to all this music? Your channel is a gift to yourself, your audience and your children.

[@jessicalee7119]

Well said! I feel the same way ~

[@jenspersson8321]

There is a Swedish musician, Peps Persson, who did his own version in Swedish called "Trollmoj". Check it out. He is known as a bit of a character here, spent most of his life living in rural areas smoking weed and just being an awesome blues and reggae artist.

[@ajschroetlin2196]

Amen!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

This is where it all began for modern music. The British Invasion bands all loved American blues: Yardbirds, Stones, Pink Floyd (name came from two classic blues musicians), The Who, Zep ... Rock is nothing more than blues played louder and faster. Muddy was one of the foundational blues artists. Some great blues bands influenced by these classic blues artists: Ten Years After, Paul Butterfield, Jeff Haley, Robert Cray, James Cotton, Lead Belly .. to just name a few.

[@caseyhazelman2390]

I’m fortunate to be friends with one of Muddy’s guitarists Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin. He’s terrific and could do hours of stories about Muddy and many Blues legends.

[@loadedorygun]

Saw bob for free in Brooklyn park 30 years ago! I feel like my friend Liz and her mom from Saffire know/knew him too.

[@stevew8934]

I love Bob! Have seen him a few times - magnificent player and great entertainer

[@Vonolshish]

Saw him recently on The Last Waltz tour. So good.

[@LindaEll]

Saw Muddy Waters at a blues festival in 1972 and it was life changing. Twenty years later, I was producing a blues festival that became a big event in my hometown.

[@b.christophergordon9562]

I saw Muddy open for Clapton,one of the great nights.The blues is the basis for everything.

[@surlechapeau]

I'm so jealous, I didn't get to see either of them! I did see John Lee Hooker open for Buddy Guy in the summer of 1989.

[@davidteller7681]

Me too, '79 I believe

[@reddogg57]

That would be Little Walter. The greatest Chicago blues harp player ever

[@reddogg57]

Willie Dixon wrote this for muddy

[@unclebobunclebob]

Chicago...The Chicago Stadium

[@Cheryworld]

an entire movie you would love: The Last Waltz. The final concert by THE BAND. They have many artists share the stage with them, Including Muddy Waters, who they adored. Also - Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchel, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Emily Lou Harris, Neil Young others all stopped by. . The movie directed by Marin Scorsese, who put the movie together with love.

[@mt0115]

Simply put, Muddy Waters is just one of the best.

[@gunnerysgthartman9263]

If you wanna hear Little Walter kill it on harmonica with Muddy Waters, try "40 days and 40 nights". Little Walter is a top 2 harmonica player ever in my opinion

[@petestaint8312]

Little Walter is awesome! He is rockin out. 😎

[@loadedorygun]

Noooo doubt

[@michaelmorris8273]

Who do you think is as good or better? I would like to check them out also.

[@Mel-oz9fl]

Little Walter, nobody better a true legend.

[@gotham61]

That's James Cotton, not Little Walter

[@podunkcitizen2562]

I don't know how anyone can listen to this and keep their body perfectly still!

[@bluebird1239]

That guy that introduces the video is a young Colin James who is carrying on the blues tradition to this day and is a fine singer and guitar player. He got his big break in 1984 when the opening act for Stevie Ray Vaughn didn't show up, and Colin James had a few hours to assemble a band and some standard tunes. SRV invited Colin James to join him on stage for Stevie's encore and then invited him to tour with Stevie Ray Vaughn as a permanent opening act. Colin James has made about 20 albums so far, he started young as kind of a musical prodigy.

[@6916dog]

I grew up in Saskatchewan, where Colin James is from. He has put out several great albums. Made his name with some pop hits then kept going with his first love, the blues

[@darylmckay]

It is amazing to watch one of the foundation geniuses that inspired so many generations of artists ❤

[@elizabethfranco1284]

It was Muddy Waters song Rolling Stone that Mick Jagger came up with his band’s name.

[@michaeldonaghey]

Brian not Mick.

[@stevenkarner6872]

Way back in 1980 or 81 my Father and I were driving across country and we happened upon a street fair going on in Memphis. It may have been 4th of July celebration. I ended up standing about 15 feet away from Mr Mckinley Morganfield and his band while they slayed the blues. It was awesome.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

I love his mojo, 😄 this song is so full of energy!

[@paulcwalina7910]

Trouble No More is another Muddy Waters classic.

[@ericwilliams1031]

When that harmonica started up I got goosebumps. This is the real deal blues!

[@jameskneubuhl9115]

Can you hear the sound of The Rolling Stones in Muddy Waters' music? Muddy was doing most of his greatest work in the 1950s, while Rock & Roll was still being formed. Muddy was always considered Blues, but you can hear his sound all over Rock & Roll music. If you want to hear more Muddy, my favorites from his early years on Chess Records are the slow, sexy "I Just Want To Make Love To You", and the gritty "Still A Fool," which is just Muddy and one other guitar. I also like "Cross-Eyed Cat" from his later years on Columbia Records.

[@philiplabossiere3421]

Muddy’s bands were legendary, the great James Cotton blowing the harp!

[@gkiferonhs]

I saw Muddy twice at KU in a bar on 23rd street. You think he's ornery here, see him without the cameras!! Great showman!! Have a Songful Saturday!!!

[@cavecookie1]

Was lucky enough to see Muddy live shortly before he passed. It was like he was on stage, playing for me, personally. He had a way of seeming to look right at every audience member, and playing for them...what a consummate professional, and great showman! Love all Blues, but that dirty Chicago sound just gets me, especially that bad-ass Mississippi Saxophone! That's a harmonica, for all you uninitiated! For more of that, Little Walter is THE man! If you haven't yet, you need to check him out; he was the real deal.

[@alanfielding1991]

Artists like this had an enormous influence on 1960s British music. In one of their first interviews in the US the Beatles were asked what they were looking forward to seeing. One of their replies was Muddy Waters to which the journalist asked where's that? The Beatles couldn't believe the US didn't know who Muddy Waters was.

[@geneaikenii1092]

iconic blues musician and entertainer

[@jordan390a]

That's Colin James narrating, an excellent blues guitarist himself....He's a Canadian and this clip is from a CBC documentary about some great blues musicians like Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and several other....it's stored in the CBC archives, and I think it's here on YT...

[@jporcel100]

If I'm not mistaken, that's James Cotton on harmonica -- one of the best harmonica players ever!

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Along with sonny terry, sonny boy willamson and James cotton were some the best.

[@scottcog1]

James Cotton was definitely one of the all-time blues harmonica greats!

[@ericbeckerdite2520]

Need to do Muddy with the Rolling Stones - Champagne and Reefer!

[@gs8191]

I was with two friends at the Old Absinthe House in New Orleans watching local blind guitar legend, Bryan Lee, do a cover of this song. Now we were pretty lit and having a ball and since Bryan Lee didn't have the backing vocals like the Muddy version that we knew, we started providing the harmonies (Got Your Mojo Working). After the second or third time, he stopped the music and shouted out, "Who's singing over there?" We thought we were in trouble, and we sheepishly raised our hands (even though he couldn't see them). Lee continued, "These guys have the spirit of New Orleans. Get them all a drink and put it on my tab." The barmaid came over with our free drinks and told us a lot of them were going to Storyville next. Didn't get to our hotels until 7 in the morning, one of the best nights of my life.

[@smd2169]

I was watching Bryan Lee one night and Jimmy Page got on stage with him. Old Absinthe House is an such iconic blues bar and a great hang.

[@gs8191]

@@smd2169 That is so awesome! I can only imagine, wow. One of my favorite bars ever...

[@alana8863]

I grew up listening to white rock bands, and discovered that so much of their music was based on blues songs - many from the early 20th century, but also from later musicians like Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and Sonny Boy Williamson. When the Rolling Stones went to the US, people asked about their 'British' music, but the Stones would point out that its origins weren't from the UK - it came from the US! They wanted American people to listen to their own music! Sadly, so many Americans were unaware of the roots of bands like the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Cream, etc. Fortunately, the Stones, Eric Clapton, etc, often played with Muddy and other great blues musicians, which helped introduce the blues to a new audience. Please do take a listen to 'Hard Again' - a truly great album by Muddy. Love from England.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

Saw him live in the early 80's in Lake Charles...We had a little garage band and that's who I went with. His band was a mix of young up-and-comers, and older veterans. We hung around after the show near the stage door and ended up smoking a joint with his guitarist. He asked us what kind of music we played. We said "Mostly rock, but we do some blues:...He said: "Oh, no, you got to do ALL blues!" Heh...Finally, Muddy came out, holding a pint of Crown Royal in one hand and with a woman who was dressed to the nines on his other arm. One of my friends called out: "Mr. Morganfield, you're the best!" He beamed, and said: "Why thank you, my friend!"

[@BradReddekopp]

Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, so many more. The life blood of the blues.

[@BradReddekopp]

Willy Dixon, Lightnin' Hopkins, Lead Belly, John Lee Hooker...

[@tonycasey3183]

As a kid in England back in the 1970s my first introduction to The Blues close to its pure form, and artists like Muddy Waters was through 1960s bands like Manfred Mann. In particular, their first album Five Faces of Manfred Mann, with tracks like Chester Burnett's Smokestack Lightening, Willie Dixon's I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man, and of course, the Preston Foster masterpiece you just reacted to, was a massive influence on my musical journey through life. Thanks for your videos. Another superb trio of songs in today's selection.

[@ZacCostilla]

Muddy’s rendition of “I Just Want To Make Love To You” is one of the great blues vocal songs of all time!!! I also think you’d love Lightnin’ Hopkin’s “Mojo Hand”

[@bazzer124]

I suggest you hit some Albert King next. "Dust my Broom" is a great way to start. Some killer guitar, some killer horns and definitely some blues. Cheers....

[@byranwonderly538]

There is footage on KZbin of Huddy Waters playing in a club, and the Rolling Stones come in and one by one the Stones are called up to join in. AMAZING footage!

[@donferoce5652]

This song was written by Preston "Red" Foster and recorded by Ann Cole but had not yet been released when she left on tour shortly afterward, opening for Muddy Waters and singing this song throughout the South. After the tour, upon returning to Chicago, Muddy Waters told Leonard Chess of Chess Records that he wanted to record a new song he had written. His version was released the same week in 1957 as Ann Cole. Authorship was settled out of court, acknowledging Foster as the writer.

[@amrak5028]

If you can't feel the Blues, you can't Rock& Roll

[@amrak5028]

The Master and Maestro

[@rickpetersen1745]

One of my youthful pleasures was seeing Muddy, BB, John Lee, Howling Wolf,and Paul Butterfield all In the same same night at a Blues Festival in Very small venue.

[@brendahhstiles9992]

Wow

[@maje7625]

The blues band I was in (Tupelo Blue) used to end all of our gigs with that song done exactly the same way. Great reaction video!!!

[@stevedotwood]

That voice, and he looks so cool. Love me some old blues rock. That harmonica guy is killing it

[@steveyaworsky6170]

That was great, and thanks for sharing. I'm 65, but wasn't "bitten" by the blues until my early 40s. Now I appreciate all facets of the blues, going back to the 30s with artists like Bessie Smith (Janis' favorite), Robert Johnson, Pinetop Perkins, etc.

[@carlhunter3844]

Bibby Blue Bland "If you need a good loving", "That's the way love is"

[@kimcutts6153]

The guy on the harmonica was pure magic. What a great sound. Loved it. ❤🎼🎙

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

James cotton!

[@RoGueNavy]

Muddy Waters was mentioned quite prominently in the movie, "Pirate Radio", which you guys would LOVE.

[@BigOSully]

James Cotton on Harmonioca!

[@darinswift490]

My favorite version of this song is by Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown Some badass fiddle and Cajun zydeco flair.

[@Bennromansince1955]

Got my Mojo Workin has been covered by every blues act for last 50 years! Good stuff!!

[@martymccoy6475]

Muddy helped so many blues Musicians get their start. Many looked up to him like a father figure

[@Slo-ryde]

Too bad MW got little in return…. Even Keith richards noted that!

[@stevew8934]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! As a native Chicagoan the blues runs deep and this is one of the best recordings of the Father of the Electric Blues! This and your respectful and delightful reaction just lifted my soul!

[@TrailerBob]

My first blues love! Try "Champagne and Reefer", er, the song, of course.

[@sgholt]

Muddy Waters a big favorite of mine...thanks

[@mikefannon6994]

I got to see Muddy play in a bar in Atlanta in 1974. He sure had that mojo! Also saw James Cotton & his band open for Janis Joplin in 1969. Legends!

[@danielperezcabezas109]

What an artist and what a band!!! James Cotton sure could blow! You can´t keep still hearing this one.There´s another live video of this song on stage at Newport´s Festival where only Otis Spann and the drummer are sitting doen and Muddy even dances a little bit.Great energy!

[@GratefulZen]

Muddy’s live version of this song on the album Fathers and Sons with Michael Bloomfield on guitar is incredible!

[@andrealarocco4941]

There’s a great story of Keith Richard’s and the Stones first trip to Chicago to record at Chess Records. They were walking down a hall and they see a guy on a ladder changing light bulbs and it was Muddy. He came down and welcomed them, shook there hands and asked if they needed help with their gear. Needless to say they were awestruck and dumbfounded at the same time. Their Idol just asked if he could help them! I love that story because it’s not glamorous or controversial but it shows a person’s true character.

[@TobyDoak]

The blues is such a uniquely American genre of music. As a guy who grew up on classic album oriented rock, I got to experience how much influence the blues had on the music I listened to. Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Foghat, The Doors are just a few examples of rock groups who recorded classic blues songs, and wrote their own blues influenced songs. The blues definitely deserve much more love and appreciation than they get for their valuable contribution to music. (P.S. no blues, no Rolling Stones. Their name is the title of a classic Muddy Waters song).

[@michaeljohns3445]

The song "I'm Ready" is one of Muddy's best

[@karengoodenough827]

Glad to see Muddy on the channel again! On a different note, I really think you guys would like WKRP in Cincinnati, it wasn’t a movie but a TV series about a rock radio station with some very entertaining staff members, each episode was half hr so you could easily watch several episodes in the time you would spend on a movie, it was on 1978-1981 or 82

[@richardkint6531]

They should check out the full theme song also. Charted to #65 in late 1981 by Steve Carlisle. Loved the TV series.

[@johndesalvo3348]

Maybe the song..but I'd recommend WELCOME BACK COTTER Above WKRP - theme song bigger hit (still heard on occasion in Dept Stores today) plus they would resonate more with the young John Travolta and Other "Sweathogs" plus the banter between Mr. Cotter/ students/ Principal and Cotter's wife is FAR easier and more entertaining to ease newbies into 70's Sitcoms for first time. WKRP is BIT more obscure...sure it was successful...maybe even a minor hit...but can't hold a candle to The CLASSICS OF THE 70S SITCOMS THAT ARE INSTANTLY Recognizable AS DECADE-DEFINING CLASSICS... WITH 5 SEASONS OR MORE. THEAE SITCOMS WERENT MINOR HITS..BUT massive hits. starting off with the one that kicked off the Decade early on and was probably the most groundbreaking controversial show..sitcom ever. it tackled topics never dreamed of by even the most liberal of sitcom staff)creators...ALL IN THE FAMILY...(1972 cbs premier)A show that would be FAR TOO CONTROVERSIAL AND TACKLING TOUCHY, SUBJECTS DEAING WITH BLACK/ravcsim(THE JEFFERSONS SPUN OFF FROM ALL IN FAMILY) NEIGHBORS, HOMoSEXUALITY (Archie said "Fag" alot in early seasons), political debates between Archie's conservative closed minded ignorance vs polock son in law Mike the "Meathead's" Stivic's far left (he was coming off the taill end of the hippy movement started in late 60s as in the pilot (first)episide he was still decked out in 60s tye dyed hippy) flower power attire but dressed more formal once moved into Archie's house and started College. Religious topics, mentally (arguably) abusive to wife ..whom he DID TRULY LOVE...but was constantly annoyed at her seemingly "AIRHEADED" actions and nickbamed her "Dingbat" ...Happy Days and Spinoffs - Laverne and Shirley and Mork And Mindy, Threes Company, Alice, All in Family (as mentioned) Spinoffs - The Jeffersons and Maude as well as a spinoff of a spinoff.. GOOD TIMES ..AS THE MAMA (Florida)WAS THe Maid of the Maude., Mash, Sanford And Son, Different Strokes and spinoff Facts of Life, Benson and Soap (both started in late 70s but usually assoiated more with 8os . but still can be part of this list. these shows are all giants of 7Os ...easily eclipsing WKRP IN.....CINCINATEE...though not a bad sitcom just no comparison with the titan what I listed. However, at least KRP was decent and somewhat memorable..enough so that it DID trample over the "lower tier" sitcoms of the 7os that were so bad they puttered out of existence not too far after debuting

[@karengoodenough827]

I wasn’t suggesting it for any social raising commentary, I just thought they would appreciate a fun light comedy around a rock and roll music station based on the fact they have been doing mainly rock and roll , and the father of rock Blues reactions. I didn’t say “ oh my god! This is the best most memorable show!!!” I simply suggested it based on what they have and do on their channel. If you want to go there then I’d recommend Barney Miller based on being the first mainstream show to have a homosexual storyline, in a time that it was completely unheard of, and they did it with humor and sensitivity too. Yes there have been many many good shows, I simply recommended something I thought they might find entertaining. Not everything has to be mind raising/ social shaking, ground breaking. Some things are simply for the enjoyment

[@rbb9753]

Happy … Thanks … Giving! … From … W … K … R … P!

[@johnnybmean74]

Brilliant, Jordan & Amber. What an Icon. But this is from 1966, when Muddy was already 51. Wish you could listen to him in his Prime ~ 1940's when he was in his 20's & 30's. This particular classic blues song was first released in 1957.

[@NeutronDance]

Bruce Springsteen - Tunnel of Love

[@jamessomers8808]

He was a good man. In regards to passing the torch to younger musicians without any expectations of compensation. He was happy to pass it on.

[@Mr05Chuck]

Saw him live in 1977 in Spokane at the Oprah house. He had a red head guitar player that was one of the best I’ve seen.

[@vansongs]

The announcer, Colin James (Canadian blues legend) will cook your brain as well. James Cotton on the harp, dang.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

I believe the harmonica is the legendary James Cotton. He played with Howlin' Wolf as well as Muddy.

[@juliegood7999]

I was 2 years old….he’s a pioneer

[@sabredesatanas518]

Oh I needed this. My dad shared his love of music with me, and we talked about everything together. This brought back so many memories. He helped strip my mind of all of the junk taught back in the 50/60's. He may not have been as eloquent as Dr. King, but he taught me the same things. You judge a person if you have to judge, by their actions, but you never judge them for the color of their skin. Thank you for helping me to feel that memory again.

[@Kitch-hu7tm]

"The Great Muddy Waters" just does not say enough. The map of the Blues goes through the town of Muddy Waters.

[@tkroupa]

fantastic selection and the place that Muddy Waters has in music!What would e do without Muddy Waters??

[@vaportrails7943]

The legendary James Cotton on harp. Also, a “mojo hand” was a hoodoo lucky charm. That’s why he’s talking about seeing a Gypsy woman from New Orleans to get it working. And that’s how “mojo” became used as slang for having success, charm, etc. If you ever wondered how the word got into popular use, this is it.

[@kdm71291]

Some of the roots of rock and roll! This performance may be from 1966, but he recorded it in 1956!

[@tommessner3502]

I was lucky to see him 3 times in CT. The best. Chatted with him. He was very open to talking with you.

[@misterdoe]

I've heard jazz organist Jimmy Smith do this (he sang too!) but this is my first time hearing this by Muddy Waters. 👍🏿

[@ivanbrowne3265]

Classic!

[@simonk7937]

Boom boom boom by John Lee Hooker First time ever I saw your face by Roberta Flack At last by Etta James I know a little by Lynyrd Skynyrd Long cool woman by The Hollies

[@mr.knowitall6440]

A great live album is Muddy "Mississippi" Waters. It's produced by Johnny Winter, and he plays on a few songs, as well as other top-notch blues artists. 👍😎

[@faithcat7675]

Many stories around Westmont, outside of Chicago, about running into him at local places. One of them goes along the lines of The Rolling Stones were playing in Chicago and on their day off they came to hang out with Muddy Waters. They showed up at his house and he was having a birthday for one of his kids. He wouldn't leave and said the birthday party was more important. They stayed of course. Can you imagine having a story that The Rolling Stones came to your birthday party? After the mother of his children died of cancer, he took full custody of all three and moved them into a house in Westmont.

[@musik102]

I saw Muddy in Liverpool, UK in 1964; however, in the last few years another artist who was on the show, Sister Rosetta Tharpe has risen to superstardom in the last few years, and, surely, a movie about her life is just waiting go be made.

[@Zephyrmec]

“I’m a Man” with Johnny Winter was epic live!

[@harpergras]

A great old school legend.

[@UnclePengy]

This is my go-to karaoke song. Everyone always does all the new stuff and then I come in with some old school blues and show the kids how it's done. (And yes, I play harmonica. I need to find my old reliable A harp; I feel like doing some karaoke again lol)

[@StevePhil-qw4ep]

Absolute legend

[@donnielsen154]

Muddy Waters is one of the BEST!

[@cherylbrooks7005]

When I found out Muddy released the 1970s anthem "l just want to make to you" was originally released by him in the late 1940s, he became a Rock God to me!

[@scottcog1]

Harmonica great JAMES COTTON!! Over the many years he was active, Muddy always had the absolute best blues harmonica players in his band, incl. Little Walter, Big Walter, James Cotton, Jerry Portnoy, and probably others

[@katiejackson2178]

Still hoping you guys will react to the movie Cadillac Records. It's based on Muddy Waters life along with other huge artists of the time like Etta James played brilliantly by Beyonce.

[@mikefannon6994]

Great movie! An all-time favorite!

[@chadsmith3363]

Our local NPR station has a blues show every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Great music for a weekend drive!

[@562goodguy]

Another classic is Albert King singing "I'll Play The Blues For You", he also was a big influence of Stevie Ray Vaughn and many others.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Muddy is a legend

[@williamthompson-xm3dy]

Glad for another Muddy tune. Also need one by Johnny Winter, killer guitarist, who kicked started Muddy’s comeback in the 70’s by producing.I believe 4 straight albums and 2 were grammy winners if my memory serves me.

[@brendahhstiles9992]

Wonderful work!

[@Zephyrmec]

I was fortunate enough to see Muddy Waters twice when he toured with Johnny Winter in the late 70s, amazing! (Yes, I’m an OG)

[@dannymoore6886]

James can blow that blues harp. He played with Muddy at several different points in his career.

[@jsherretz64]

Muddy Waters Howlin Wolf H.R. Burnside All Legends!

[@williamburke1882]

Well that was fun! Thanks again for all of your hard work 😍.

[@njt2347]

The harmonica player in this clip is the great James Cotton one of many great blues harmonica legends that passed through Muddy's band. He's featured on Muddy's album "Hard Again". Check out "Crosseyed Cat" from that album for some great harmonica and awesome vocals by Muddy. Or you can check out any version of Cotton's signature song "The Creeper" which is basically a long harmonica solo. As far as more blues goes I think you'd love Koko Taylor. Great songs by Koko include "Wang Dang Doodle" and "I've Got What it Takes" both of which feature some early Buddy Guy guitar work. I also love "Let the Juke Joint Jump" and "Jump for Joy" (these are probably better for a reaction as they are a little longer than shorter due to the "singles" format of the day but those other two are pretty awesome). I once went to a free outdoor Koko Taylor show that was held in a parking log in North Pier in Chicago. The music was so good a one legged man threw down his crutch and danced, hopping on one foot for several songs at a time.

[@thejorgeee]

On the Harp is James Cotton...a great solo artist later after playing with Muddy. I had the pleasure of seeing both Muddy (2 times) and James Cotton (5 times) in small clubs. For more AMAZING harp...check out James Cotton 100 % Cotton Album.(1974) Songs..."Rockin 88"- "Boogie Thing"...plus more.

[@Paul-tk2my]

This is the absolute dog’s…. Saw his son- Mud Morganfied at a little local blues venue. He was stunning. He sounded like his old man. The electricity went off and there was no sound for a while. He shouted out ‘we don’t care- we got the blues tonight!’😂

[@richardpare3538]

Muddy is one of the GREATS! You can't lose with anything he did!

[@jimmuratori5625]

Being from Chicago I thoughly enjoyed that one. One of my regrets in life was back when I wS 20 I had a chance to see Muddy at an anual function we used to have here called Chicagofest. Muddy was going to play that day but it was a crappy day, raining and all. We went to the stage he was going to play at and it was delayed. We left thinking he wasn't going to come on. The next day I found out he did come on later. That was my last and only chance to see him, he died either the next year or the one after. Please check out The Blues had a Baby (And they named him Rock'n'Roll)

[@robertlavorna2968]

as an old classic rock fan, all i can say is WOW...that was fantastic, ive seen muddy before...but that really fuses the roots of the blues and rock together.....thank you...